Passport Visa - Travel
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While the Foreign Clearance Guide is inclusive of all foreign travel requirements, Passport Matters has information about the visa application requirements and other processing information.
Passport Operations Limited
With COVID-19 continuing to have a global impact on travel and normal business, passport and visa operations also been limited.
Non-essential requirements have been significantly delayed, but applications are still being accepted for requirements beyond the DoD stop movement order end date of 30 June
Why pay for a visa?
For official travel, DoD personnel should be going to the local DoD Passport and Visa Acceptance Agent for visas, not the embassy. This not only saves time, but the fees can probably be waived, saving NPS money that can be used to further our mission.
Passport Application Procedure
All applications must be submitted through the local DoD Passport and Visa Acceptance Agent. The local Agent will provide you with detailed submission information. Below are some of the basics to help get you started:
Passport Application
Since passports are issued by the Department of State (DoS), it makes sense that a DoS form is required. If you have never held a no-fee, or "official", passport, you must complete the DS-11. If you have been issued a no-fee passport before, you must complete the DS-82. The application must be completed online in order for a 2D barcode to be generated for processing.
DD Form 1056
The DD Form 1056 provides the authority for DoS to issue a no-fee passport, Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) stamp, or to foreign embassies to obtain a foreign entry visa to DoD personnel. Detailed instructions on how to complete the DD Form 1056 will be provided by the DoD Passport Agent.
Proof of Citizenship
Evidence of citizenship is required for a no-fee passport application. documents will be returned to you. Here are some examples:
- Old passport not over 15 years in age ( or old no-fee passport if applicable) current passport will also work
- Original Birth Certificate
- Certified copy of birth certificate from State Registers Office of the State person was born in.
- Naturalization Certificate (Original)
- Original Embassy Birth Abroad document.
Justification
DoS will not issue a no-fee passport without a bone fide need for one. Travel orders to a country or command that requires a no-fee passport for entry IAW the Foreign Clearance Guide is sufficient to meet this requirement. In the absence of orders, please contact the DoD Passport Agent to determine whether a Passport Justification Memorandum may be used.
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Identification
You must present photo identification to the DoD Passport Agent as part of the submission process. It is recommended that you bring at least one form of photo identification in addition to your Common Access Card (CAC).
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